The Mothership Presents Magic City Hippies w/ ANIMA at Taos Mothership!

Magic City Hippies have carved out a distinct place in the indie landscape, blending  Miami’s sun-soaked swagger with infectious funk, psych-pop, and danceable grooves.  What began as the Robby Hunter Band evolved in 2015 with the release of Magic City  Hippies, the album that gave the trio its name and solidified a sound both laid-back  and relentlessly kinetic.

Since then, the band has built a reputation for genre-fluid songwriting and high-energy  performances, earning spots at major festivals including Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits,  and Lollapalooza. Their early Hippie Castle EP (2015) introduced their signature mix of  poolside melodies and weekend-ready rhythms. Modern Animal (2019) expanded that  palette with a deeper, beachside sensibility, while Water Your Garden (2022) served as  a psychedelic post-pandemic celebration of connection and self-expression.

In 2024, the band returned with a run of stylistically diverse singles, from the disco-funk  of “Givin’ Up On Lovin’” (featuring NoMBe) to the acid-house-tinged psych-pop of “I  Can’t Let You Go”, culminating in Enemies (2025), a groove-centered breakup album  full of emotionally charged, rhythm-driven tracks. Marrying an indie-rock punch with  nostalgic, synth-forward textures, Enemies reflects a group willing to evolve without  losing the essence of their sound.

Though their recordings have drawn both critical and fan acclaim, Magic City Hippies  are best known for their live shows: sweaty, exuberant, and effortlessly engaging. Their  ability to convert casual listeners into loyal fans is no accident, it’s the result of years of  relentless touring, musical chemistry, and an unapologetic commitment to making

ANIMA! is an alternative indie electronic duo formed by Bay-born Arielle Vakni and Cape Town–born Vicente Espi. Their enchantingly iconic vocal and unique retro electronic production have quickly made them a standout US indie favorite, alongside inspirations like Sylvan Esso and Little Dragon.

ANIMA! blends retro synths, lush instrumentalism, electronics, and lyrical songwriting with a voice that carries a subtle folk twist. Remaining independent since their self-titled debut in 2015, they have since become the sound for Mercedes-Benz, headlined festivals like Lightning in a Bottle, and toured with Macy Gray. Ten years after their formation, ANIMA! celebrates with a new album, Water, released in September 2025. Water is a sonic reflection of life’s ebb and flow, and a testament to the human spirit’s ability to navigate life’s challenges. Through themes of joy, loss, grief, and acceptance, the songs encourage finding equilibrium, cherishing our inner child, and embracing the journey. Singles “Jumpy,” “Rest in Peace,” and “Like an Ocean” showcase why their music works on the dance floor and as a deep dive into emotional indie electronic. Unafraid to speak of our human shadows, their work promises a journey to a brighter home. Water by ANIMA! is out now, followed by an album release tour in the USA.

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